Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Detection

General Information

Lab Name

Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Detection

Lab Code

CVAD

Epic Name

Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Detection

Description

The Aptima® CV/TV assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection of RNA from microorganisms associated with vulvovaginal candidiasis and trichomoniasis. The assay utilizes real time transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) to detect and qualitatively report results for the following organisms:

• Candida species group (C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C.dubliniensis)

• Candida glabrata

• Trichomonas vaginalis

This order will only report Candida species group and Candida glabrata.

Results are qualitatively reported as positive, negative or indeterminant based on a proprietary algorithm.

Order Vulvovaginal Candida and Trichomonas Nucleic Acid Detection [CVTVAD] to test for both Candida and Trichomonas. For Trichomonas only, see Trichomonas vaginalis Amplified Nucleic Acid Detection [TRICAD].

Synonyms

Candida, Candidiasis, Vaginitis

Components

Code	Name
CVADSD	Vulvovaginal Candida Nucleic Acid Specimen
CSPPAD	Candida Species Nucleic Acid
CGLAAD	Candida glabrata Nucleic Acid